John R. Block
John Block | |
|---|---|
| 21st United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office January 23, 1981 – February 14, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Robert Bergland |
| Succeeded by | Richard Lyng |
| Illinois Director of Agriculture | |
| In office February 3, 1977 – January 22, 1981 | |
| Governor | James R. Thompson |
| Preceded by | Pud Williams |
| Succeeded by | Larry Werries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Rusling Block February 15, 1935 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sue Rathje |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | 101st Airborne |
John Rusling Block (born February 15, 1935) is an American politician and lobbyist who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture during the Ronald Reagan administration from 1981 to 1986. He also served as Illinois Director of Agriculture from 1977 to 1981.